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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.55, 384.82 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.55, 384.82 and 102.43 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.55 : 384.82 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.55/384.82 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.55x = 384.82 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.55x = 39,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415.89/256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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